China's Belt and Road Initiative is known for its large-scale infrastructure projects and power plants. Now, the program is to become greener. A demand echoed by the partner countries. However, the process is still in its infancy.
By Christiane Kuehl
ChatGPT is blocked in China, which has spurred Chinese IT companies to create their own equivalents. With support from gaming and WeChat conglomerate Tencent and e-commerce platform Alibaba, Zhipu ChatGLM could win the race.
By Frank Sieren
At a Tanzanian school for aspiring political leaders, Chinese lecturers extol the virtues of a government that is above the law. The curriculum shows: Beijing is actively exporting its authoritarian governance model to other countries.
By Marcel Grzanna
The French government aligns the promotion of electromobility more closely with environmental and industrial policy criteria. To this end, it tightens the environmental bonus and favors low-income households. Both new regulations disadvantage Chinese EVs.
By Carsten Hübner
An interview with German Federal Minister of Research Bettina Stark-Watzinger reignites the debate on Sino-German research cooperation. The scientific community calls for building up competence instead of populism. However, Germany will probably not screen scientific collaboration.
By Tim Gabel
China's economy is struggling. Unemployment rates are high, especially among the youth. How are well-educated Chinese individuals dealing with this situation? What gives them hope? What fears are haunting them? Four accounts were recorded by Fabian Peltsch.
By Redaktion Table
Recently, there has been radio silence between high-ranking US and Chinese military representatives. However, at its Xiangshan defense forum, Beijing extended a hand to Washington. Their relationship continues to thaw.
By Jörn Petring
He stood for a different path that China could have taken: The government suppresses displays of mourning for Li Keqiang; the security apparatus is on alert. In Li's home province of Anhui, however, citizens are lining up to lay down wreaths.
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German direct investments in China are at an almost all-time high. Economist Juergen Matthes explains in an interview with Amelie Richter that this should not automatically lead to conclusions about Germany's general dependence. However, Matthes emphasizes dependency must be discussed in any case. To this end, he believes that the use of economic data by the German central bank must be more transparent.
By Redaktion Table
When a well-known top cadre passes away, in many cases the political balance changes in China. Past examples show that mourning the death of a popular politician can turn into protests.
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